Newington, N.H. –-(Ammoland.com)- Team SIG shooter Lena Miculek recently participated in the SIG SAUER Maine Shooting Sports Experience to benefit the Pine Tree Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The shooting event was held on September 6th – 7th and included a competition event at Camp Hinds in Raymond, Maine. The SIG SAUER Maine Shooting Sports Experience raised over $120,000 for programs benefiting youth through Maine Scouting.
“This was my first year working with the Pine Tree Council Boy Scouts at the Maine Shooting Sports Experience, and the passion and excitement from the Scouts for the shooting sports was inspiring,” said Lena Miculek, Team SIG Professional Shooter. “It was truly an honor for me to participate with the Pine Tree Council Scouts and help them raise money to benefit their important youth programming,”
The Pine Tree Council of the Boy Scouts of America provides scouting, adventure, and leadership opportunities to youth in central, southern and western Maine. The Pine Tree Council operates Camps Hinds, Bomazeen, Gustin, and Nutter which offer day and overnight camp opportunities to Scouts on the pristine Maine lakes.
“The Pine Tree Council of the Boy Scouts of America is very thankful to SIG SAUER for their leadership and participation in the Maine Shooting Sports Experience. This event is a cornerstone to funding and expanding our scouting programs. Thanks to the marquis sponsorship from SIG SAUER, we were able to increase our fundraising by 10% over last year,” added Eric Tarbox, Scout Executive/CEO, Pine Tree Council, Boy Scouts of America. “Our Scouts were also thrilled to be joined by professional shooter Lena Miculek who was very generous with her time and talent, and participated on one our teams and provided lessons. SIG SAUER really made this a once in a lifetime experience for all of the participants that will be talked about for years to come.”
To learn more about the Pine Tree Council visit: pinetreebsa.org.
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